Need cooler for i7 4790k using Extreme 4 with 4 sticks of Trident-X RAM

i6pwr · Feb 13, 2016

I have discovered the stock cooler isn't enough for rendering, been looking at the Noctua NH-U9S cooler but can I go larger to a 120 or 140MM fan setup and still clear the RAM?

92MM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608067

140MM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045

It's a lot of coin unless the cooler master will perform the same job....I do like quiet and quality so maybe a buy once, cry once is ok for these.

ATMINSIDE · Feb 13, 2016

Any Noctua will outlast multiple builds for you, if you can fit it go for the D14 or D15 though.
They'll give you more headroom for overclocking and be quieter in use.

i6pwr · Feb 13, 2016

I'm not sure they will fit unless the fans sit above the RAM. This is what I have...

caddi daddi · Feb 13, 2016

hmmmm yep the noctua is a better idea......

ATMINSIDE · Feb 13, 2016

What's the RAM height or model number?

i6pwr · Feb 13, 2016

If the D14 or 15 can clear the RAM I'll definitely go that route but expanding outward is going to be a no go.

ATMINSIDE · Feb 13, 2016

Same question, if you answer about the RAM I can tell you if it'll clear those two coolers.

i6pwr · Feb 13, 2016

I think we posted at or near the same time.

Current RAM is Corsair Dominator 1600, G-Skill Trident X is what's going in.

ATMINSIDE · Feb 13, 2016

Just remove the red part of the heatsink on the TridentX and you'll clear either the D14 or D15.

i6pwr · Feb 13, 2016

Copy that.

The D15 is a freaking monster.... :drool:

ATMINSIDE · Feb 13, 2016

Both of them are awesome coolers :thup:

i6pwr · Feb 14, 2016

I'm going to take advantage of the size of the Storm Sniper case so I went with the D15. I'm not a fan of the colors but it's not going to be the deal breaker. More than I wanted to spend as the CM 212 EVO is a well-regarded cooler but the price of the D15 isn't too bad right now. Thanks for the help!

ATMINSIDE · Feb 14, 2016

Once you get it in your hands you'll understand why they aren't cheap

Nebulous · Feb 14, 2016

ATMINSIDE said:
Once you get it in your hands you'll understand why they aren't cheap

Yeah, that's what she said! :rofl:

ATMINSIDE · Feb 14, 2016

Nebulous said:
Yeah, that's what she said!

LOL nice one

i6pwr · Feb 14, 2016

Lol..

I'll definitely get a before and after pic....looks like the size of a coffee can. I sure wish the fan blades were avail in some basic colors....prob won't matter since it will cover up most of the blue components anyway.

i6pwr · Feb 16, 2016

I'll be back......

ATMINSIDE · Feb 16, 2016

It's a beauty!

Nebulous · Feb 16, 2016

ATMINSIDE said:
It's a beauty!

Indeed! He must be soo proud of being a new papa!

ATMINSIDE · Feb 16, 2016

LOL good one Neb

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